The consultation on the proposals for the Falmouth and Penryn Community Network Area (CNA) will run until Thursday, March 31, while the consultation for Camelford CNA will start on Wednesday, March 30 and finish on Wednesday, April 20....Details for the Camelford CNA consultation will be available on the Council’s online highways consultation portal from Wednesday, March 30....“I would like to thank those who took the time to make the case for 20mph speed limits in their areas – your voice has been heard.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/have-your-say-on-20mph-speed-limits-in-falmouth-penryn-and-camelford/

Last updated: 07/09/2022 14:53:58

Cornwall Council’s Forest for Cornwall team have drawn up the plans following the Forestry Commission’s ‘right tree, right place principle’ which means trees are selected to suit the locations where they are planted.   ...“Trees in our towns, streets and urban areas provide an instant connection with nature which is good for our mental health, they also help to reduce flash flooding and improve air quality. ...We may not see these benefits, but they are all there to help us deal with the impacts of climate change. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/have-your-say-on-plans-to-plant-more-trees-in-cornish-towns/

Last updated: 08/09/2023 09:12:05

A public consultation has begun today into Cornwall Council’s draft budget proposals for 2025/26....“I would urge our residents to take the time to visit our Lets Talk Cornwall website and to read through the budget proposals, and to take the opportunity to have your say on the plans.”...You can find the budget proposals and the online survey at our Let's Talk Cornwall website.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/council-budgets-and-economy/consultation-begins-into-cornwall-councils-draft-budget-proposals-for-202526/

Last updated: 15/11/2024 14:53:52

Stretching across 4,500km and providing access to stunning coastline, moorland and countryside, Cornwall’s Public Rights of Way network connects communities and allows us to explore some of the most beautiful parts of the Duchy....The Cornwall Rights of Way Improvement Plan will set out how Cornwall Council intends to preserve and improve the network over the next 10 years....The survey asks people about the journeys they take using Public Rights of Way, which includes footpaths, bridleways and byways, and about potential barriers that may prevent people from accessing them.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/help-make-cornwall-s-footpaths-and-bridleways-better-for-everyone/

Last updated: 30/07/2025 14:14:36

The consultation includes questions about household collections, the household waste and recycling centres and street cleansing....“Our new collection service is already making a big difference and I’d like to thank residents for getting onboard with it, but we all must do more to reduce our impact on the environment.”The survey launched on Let’s Talk Cornwall today (October 14) and will run for six weeks.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/have-your-say-on-how-cornwall-can-waste-less-and-recycle-more/

Last updated: 11/12/2024 10:10:09

A wide-ranging panel of experts have confirmed their attendance at Cornwall’s Dentistry Summit, taking place on 17 July at Lys Kernow (County Hall).The panel have been confirmed, following Cornwall Council’s Leader’s intentions to convene a Dentistry Summit at the Full Council meeting in April this year.The panel members are:Eddie Crouch, Chair of the National British Dental Association (BDA) Board (PEC)Jasem Greval, CEO of Smile:Together Dental CICMatt Jerreat, NHS England SW Regional Chief Dental Officer (CDO) and Chair of SW Local Dental NetworkKirsty Lewis, Director of Primary Care with NHS Devon and CIOS Cluster ICBCllr Thalia Marrington, Lead Member for Community Safety and Public Health with Cornwall CouncilJenna Murgatroyd, Chair of the NHS CIOS Local Dental Committee (LDC)Rob Witton, Deputy Head of Peninsula Dental School.Leader of Cornwall Council, Cllr Leigh Frost said: “The Summit is all about bringing the right people together to have an open conversation about the scale of...“I’d like to extend my thanks to all of the panellists who represent organisations who have a part to play in helping to find practical solutions that will benefit our residents....I’m looking forward to hearing what they have to say and seeing the practical actions that will come out of the event.”Following a call out to the public for questions to put to the panellists over 160 submissions have been received.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/health-wellbeing-and-social-care/panel-of-experts-will-convene-at-cornwall-dentistry-summit/

Last updated: 14/07/2026 13:14:18

The public exhibition forms part of a three-week statutory consultation into the proposals....“I’m pleased we have been able to secure Shared Prosperity Fund for this project....As well as cars, we also have lorries travelling to and from the harbour and fish market. 

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/newlyn-community-invited-to-have-their-say-on-proposals-for-walking-and-cycling-improvements/

Last updated: 29/09/2025 08:52:46

Camborne residents are being asked for their views on revised proposals to improve public spaces and the way people travel around the town centre. ...The Camborne Renew project has been amended to reflect the views of those who took part in a public consultation last year....View the Camborne Renew proposals and take part in the consultation Meanwhile, feedback on proposals for the Camborne LifeCycle project have been positive, with plans to enhance the cycling and walking trail between Roskear Road and Boilerworks Road welcomed by the community.

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/transport-streets-and-waste/more-transport-streets-and-waste-news-stories/residents-asked-for-views-on-revised-plans-for-camborne-transport-and-public-space-projects/

Last updated: 23/07/2024 07:14:20

39% of women and 31% of men, over the age of 65, in Cornwall, say they have faced discrimination because of their age.The results from the Age Friendly Cornwall survey have been published on Age Without Limits Day.This annual event, run by the Centre for Ageing Better, is a moment to act and this year the theme is tackling ageism through questions.Portfolio Holder for Adults and Health Partnerships, Councillor Jim Mckenna, said: “Comments which may seem like harmless fun to some people can have a devastating impact on others....“It chips away at confidence, shapes decisions, and quietly limits opportunities, in work, health, relationships and community life.”Earlier this year Cornwall Council led an application to join the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities, which serves more than 10 million people across the UK.The work of Age Friendly Communities is set out by the World Health Organisation and focuses around 8 key areas: Community & Health Services, Information and Communication, Social Participation, Civic Participation, Outdoor Spaces, Transport, Respect & Social Inclusion and Housing.Cllr Jim McKenna continued: "Now we have joined the network of Age Friendly Communities, this is where the hard work begins....“That’s why we are urging people to stand up and take action to tackle ageism here in Cornwall.”What can you do today to make a difference?

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/health-wellbeing-and-social-care/standing-up-against-ageism/

Last updated: 10/06/2026 11:37:18

Martyn Alvey, Cabinet Member for environment and climate change at Cornwall Council, said: “In order to reduce harmful emissions, help Cornwall become carbon neutral and secure our future energy supplies we have to change the way we get and use energy in our homes, businesses and communities, whether through our heating, electricity use or transport....“We want as many of our residents and businesses as possible to give us their views on what they think about expanding forms of green energy in their communities, whether that is solar power, geothermal, wind power, heat networks or more electric vehicle charge points for example....Come to one of our events in person or online, talk to our energy experts and have a say on energy in your local area.”

https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-news/environment-culture-and-planning/have-your-say-on-green-energy-at-local-area-energy-plan-events/

Last updated: 22/08/2023 09:51:15